Yes, summer is here and we’re ready for al fresco anything! As the season finally changes, our thoughts stray to outdoor concerts and picnics with friends, because everyone knows that food always tastes better outdoors. Next time you’re looking for just the right assortment of snacks and beverages to bask in the summer sun, or […]
Downtown Wilmette welcomes another new eatery with the arrival of Couture Cupcake Café. The brainchild of Cathi Volante (who bills herself as “CEO & Cake Artist”), this adorably pink establishment features outstanding cupcakes and made- to-order decorated cakes along with a full Barista bar offering Chicago’s acclaimed Intelligentsia coffee. Only the freshest organic ingredients go […]
Located just over an hour from Chicago, Michigan’s Harbor Country is an ideal spot for a weekend getaway or a fun-filled week for the whole family. The quaint string of lakeside towns from New Buffalo to St. Joe features miles of pristine beaches, charming wineries, art galleries and enough antique shops to occupy the most […]
I have a separate stomach for dessert. I believe you can never be too full for ice cream because it fills in all the cracks in your tummy even when you’re stuffed. Mignardise is one of my favorite French words, a surprise array of bite-sized sweets at the end of a fine dining meal. Some […]
A new frozen yogurt destination has moved in to Lake Bluff late last month. This family-owned business, or as they like to call it “famchise,” has frozen yogurt, gelato and sorbet to satisfy your sweet tooth. Treat yourself at the toppings bar, where they have fresh fruit, sauces, and assorted candy and cereal toppings. Still […]
Brunch. There’s just something about the word that inspires coziness…and calories. Whatever. I’m totally on board. And I’m not the only one. Weekend brunching has become a contact sport throughout Chicago and the North Shore. All-you-can-eat brunch buffet? A thing of the past. SO 10 years ago. This is a brand-new list, people! (See last […]
When first told at age 12 that I would have to maintain a gluten-free diet, I didn’t fully understand what that meant. Back in 2002, the concept of a gluten-free diet was not widely discussed. It was generally associated with celiac disease, a digestive disorder caused by gluten, a protein found in wheat, oats, barley […]
Raise the fun factor (and possibly trim the catering bill) at your next party by hiring a food truck to feed the crowd. There are currently about 80 food trucks cruising around Chicagoland and serving up enticing eats like Chorizo and Pepper Jack Mac ‘n Cheese, Pulled Pork Sliders, and Peanut Butter Cup Pancakes—and most […]
Mariano’s has opened its doors in Northfield and the North Shore has welcomed it with open arms to fill the void left by Dominick’s sad departure. Once you make your way in to the crowded parking lot and store, you might never want to leave. Grab a smoothie from The Juice Bar (or perhaps a […]
Evanston welcomes DMK Burger & Fish, the newest of David Morton and Michael Kornick’s popular DMK restaurants. Located dangerously close to the Northwestern campus (perfect for either study-break or munchies situations), you’ll find “On a Bun” options like the #1 (grass-fed beef patty, aged cheddar, smoked bacon, charred balsamic onions and BBQ sauce) or the […]
